Self-Advocacy & Self-Awareness
Name one thing you are aware of about yourself that impacts your education. (strength or challenge)
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What is someone notices that you are struggling in school?
Define disability.
What is a physical or mental condition that limits or alters a person's movements, senses, or activities?
Using the Take-5 Space, fidgets, deep breathing, listening to music and drawing/coloring are examples of this.
What are examples of coping skills?
Name one person who you can go to for help in high school.
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The definition of self-awareness.
What is knowing about yourself?
When you turn ____ years old, you will have this type of IEP meeting. (need both answers)
What is 14 and a transition meeting?
The acronym IEP.
What is an Individualized Education Program?
A visual representation of where on your body you may feel certain emotions.
What is body mapping?
A course you take because you want to rather than to fulfill a particular requirement.
What is an elective?
What is extended time on tests, access to sensory tools and fidgets preferred seating, etc.?
The IEP meeting that happens once a year is called this.
What is an annual review?
Define accommodation.
What are adjustments or changes made to HOW a student completes their work (presentation, response, time, tools, etc.)?
A guided meditation to help you relax and notice/draw attention to emotions you may be feeling in the moment.
What is a body scan?
Name something that you will need to graduate that is not a class requirement.
What is community service hours and transition credit?
The definition of self-advocacy.
What is a person making a deliberate or purposeful effort to speak up for their needs or ideas?
What is the meeting that occurs every 3 years to review new testing results, the IEP, and student progress?
The difference between IEP goals and objectives.
Objectives: The steps to reach your goal/specific things you need to accomplish to reach your goal
OT is an acronym for these two words.
What is occupational therapist?
How many years/credits of Math and English do you need in high school to graduate?
What is 4 credits for each class?
Two reasons that self-awareness and self-advocacy are important.
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Name the key federal law that requires schools to provide a free and appropriate public education to students with disabilities.
What is IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)?
Definition of a modification.
What are changes to WHAT the student is expected to do/changes to the CONTENT students are expected to master?
Weighted blankets, aromatherapy, crash pads and movement breaks are examples of this.
What are examples of sensory activities or tools?
The option to take a community college course while still attending high school your senior year.
What is dual enrollment?